VirtualRealities: Train Chase

A simple game that leaves the door open for more.

Sit on a moving train and take down the enemies along your path.

Train Chase, released Feb. 16 and published by Rhine Games for the PlayStation VR2 (PSVR2) and other headsets, is a short and relaxing shooter that lets players take in the virtual scenery while taking down droves of enemies.

Travel through a lush forest, wintry tundra, and more as you work to escape your enemies and grow your arsenal of weapons.

The game is as simple as it is engaging. While it might not be a technological marvel, at $9.49, it offers VR gamers something with a good amount of replayability.

The game has two modes, story and wave.

In either, you sit atop a train, taking down drones, turrets and other gun-toting enemies as you work to make it to the boss.

Game play is very simple. Grab your guns and start defending yourself.

But staying alive means you need to move around and dodge the incoming fire. You’ll also notice that when bullets are close to hitting you, you’ll enter what’s known as “bullet time” allowing you to move matrix style and save yourself the damage.

3D audio works well in this game, and should be used as you play letting you listen for the direction of where your enemies are approaching.

One surprising addition that is included in the technological features of this game is adaptive triggers. You definitely feel the extra force required when shooting your pistols, however, the force with which you need to pull on the triggers does not seem to change between guns.

Haptics seem slightly absent from the game. Perhaps they’re just not strong enough, or they appear in moments when you’re busy with other things, but there just doesn’t seem to be enough of them in a game where you should constantly feel the rumble of a train moving beneath you.

As you progress through the game, you get the opportunity to use the points you collect to buy ammo for your guns – rifle, grenade launcher and shotgun. Good news is, your pistol comes with unlimited ammo, and they are pretty handy for taking down most of your enemies.

When you jump in and start playing, you’ll notice that it’s not the prettiest looking. Modeling of the world is basic at best, but nonetheless, it’s vibrant and pops of colour.

Your bullets may be giant blobs that fly through the air, but if you can get past it, you’re in for a fun experience.

Train Chase is one of the few games that comes in at a price point that gives you more for your money, and for a first foray into VR, the developer did a great job.

This is one of those games that you can – and should – give to players who are new to VR. It’s engaging, but not too difficult, and allows those within the headset to keep coming back for more.

The game in its current incarnation, also leaves the door open for the developer to add more levels, enemies, and other things to expand the game further.

If you’re looking for something new to play, and need an inexpensive option that will keep you coming back, Train Chase is one to seriously consider.

Train Chase was reviewed after receiving a review copy from the development team.

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VirtualRealities: Train Chase

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